Glass Cleaner Works Like Magic Removing These 10 Types Of Stains

No matter how careful you are, it's impossible not to get items in your home stained from time to time. Now, before you run out to purchase stain-specific cleaners, you may want to give your trusty glass cleaner a try, as this product can actually remove other pesky stains around your home. If you have an extra bottle of Windex lying around, you can utilize this cleaning product for more than just your window panes. 

Made of cleaning agents like ammonium hydroxide and hexyl glycol (which is used as a solvent in rust removers), Windex is a powerful solution that works not just as a glass cleaner, but as a stain remover and hard surface cleaner. The next time you find a stubborn coffee, red wine, or grease stain in your home, try spraying a small amount of glass cleaner on the affected area. This multi-use product will get the job done. If you're trying to remove a stain on a white or light-colored item, make sure to use the clear version of glass cleaner. When working on fabric, it's best to test out a small corner of the spot first to avoid risking any discoloration. 

Whether you spill your morning brew on the carpet, on your favorite button-down, or on your car's upholstery, people use glass cleaner to remove coffee stains, especially dry ones. First, try to blot out the stain with a paper towel or cloth to remove any excess liquid. Spray the glass cleaner onto the fabric and allow it to sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. 

While glass cleaner can obviously assist with messy fingerprints left on glass or mirrors, this solution can also be used to remove spots and stains from chrome fixtures, like your sink or bathtub faucets. However, the ammonia in these cleaners can affect painted or matte-finished chrome negatively, so avoid this method on them. It's typically recommended to first clean these fixtures with soap and then use a microfiber cloth with glass cleaner to shine. Make sure to wipe dry afterward. 

Yes, glass cleaner can even remove fresh red wine stains from your carpet. While it may seem like the end of the world when you spill brightly colored wine on your fabric items, a bottle of glass cleaner can easily save the day. First, spray the product onto the stain and then blot it up with a paper towel. Add more glass cleaner and place a paper towel on top, adding a heavy object on top of that to hold it in place. Allow the product to sit and soak overnight to fully remove the stain.

Before you rush to the store to grab a fabric-specific cleaning product, you might want to try using your trusty glass cleaner on any microfiber furniture stains. This type of material stains easily, but according to experts, glass cleaner can get rid of these unwanted spots in no time. First, spray the affected area with the glass cleaner until it's damp. Next, use a dry scrub brush to work out the stain, spraying as you go to keep the area damp. Once it fully dries, the stain should be gone. 

Thanks to its key ingredient of ammonia, glass cleaner can make for an excellent alternative to a grease cleaner. Scrub your range hood, fans, and cooktops with this product to remove those pesky grease spots. First, spray the affected area with glass cleaner. Let the solution soak for a bit before wiping off the stain. While glass cleaner may be helpful for getting rid of light grease spots, it might not be the most effective on super-heavy stains. For that, you'll most likely want to pick up a grease-specific product. 

If you've run out of your typical spot stain cleaner, have no fear. Glass cleaner is an excellent alternative for getting rid of clothing stains, specifically those tough ones like tomato sauce or red wine. It's recommended to spray the stain with glass cleaner and allow the product to sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing. Once you wash the item as usual, the stain should be gone. You can repeat this process if needed.

There's nothing more irritating than removing a label or sticker to find that pesky sticky residue that simply won't come off. Glass cleaner can take care of that. The next time you're struggling to scrape off that residual glue, grab a handy glass cleaner and a paper towel. Spray the glass cleaner onto the affected area and place a piece of paper towel over it. Spray the cleaner once more. Allow the product to soak for about 15 minutes. When you remove the paper towel, the residue should be easy to wipe off.  

If you have little ones in your home, this trick may very well come in handy. Glass cleaner can get rid of permanent marker stains in your house. Simply spray the glass cleaner onto the affected area, and you should see the ink coming off quickly. Wipe with a paper towel to fully remove. If your wall needs a little extra help with the mark, you can grab a magic eraser to boost the process. 

Sometimes our generous hairspray applications can leave a mark on items in our homes, like our mirrors, cabinets, and even countertops. Grab your bottle of Windex to remove these pesky and sticky stains. Simply spray the product onto the area and let it sit for a few minutes before attempting to wipe it off. The cleaner should remove the residue right away. According to some Internet users, the blue Windex works best for this chore. 

Last but not least, if you have pesky stains in between, around, and on any tile work in your home, a bottle of glass cleaner can easily remove them from your grout. If the stains are particularly stubborn, you might want to spray on the cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes before going in with a small scrub brush or old toothbrush. The grout stains should come off easily with a wipe from a paper towel or cloth. But be careful around natural stone as acidic cleaners can damage them.